Commitment to timely roof inspections and roof maintenance can help prevent costly repairs and replacements. It doesn’t matter what materials you use, replacing your roof can be expensive. And there are steps you can take to prolong the life of your roof.
Inspect your shingles every season. Each season has a unique weather pattern that can damage your roofing materials from hot and humid summers to rainy springs to cold winters to windy falls. Checking the shingles every season will help ensure Mother Nature hasn’t damaged or shifted them in a direction that will cause leaks or other problems down the road. Plus, finding the problems and fixing them right away will help in the upkeep of the shingles.
Cleaning your roof and gutters is another way to help maintain your roof. Ensuring that moss, lichen and algae doesn’t grow or that it’s removed will help keep your shingles from deteriorating. Plus, making sure your gutters are free of debris will help keep them safely secure to your roof as well as keeping foundation free from running water.
Remove any tree branches from your roof and trim nearby trees so branches cannot fall on the roof during severe weather. If debris does fall on your roof, make sure you check to make sure there is not damage to the roof.
Regularly check flashing around chimney and vent pipes and update the caulking as needed. Even check inside the attic to make sure air flow is moving and ice dams do not occur.
If you think your roof has damage or think you need help with regular maintenance, call Down Under Roofing today. We are local to Kansas City, and have experience working with insurance companies. Down Under Roofing has a proven track record and is licensed and insured. Contact the team today to see how we can help you with your gutter and roofing needs.
Posted in Free Roof Inspection, Roof Maintenance, Roof Replacement
